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    PsychoYP
    Interview
    13 September 2023

    PsychoYP Finds Home Away From Home on ‘Osapa London’

    We talk to Nigeria's PyschoYP about what it would take for hip-hop to rule Nigerian charts again and how his latest project, Osapa London, came to be.

    ​Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck
    Interview
    13 June 2023

    For Odumodublvck, Every Move Is Divinely Orchestrated

    Odumodublvck has gotten it right this year, every feature verse hits and every one of his moves attracts attention. We speak to the buzzing Nigerian rapper about his hot streak.

    Pictured: Nigerian rapper Naira Marley in a BTS shot from his latest music video for single "Kojosese"
    News
    02 February 2022

    Naira Marley Gets Down With the Dead In New Video For 'Kojosese'

    The Nigerian artist takes on a supernatural creative vision in his new high-energy music video.

    Nigeria's Ladipoe Drops Highly-Anticipated EP 'Providence'
    Music
    04 November 2021

    Nigeria's Ladipoe Drops Highly-Anticipated EP 'Providence'

    Features from Rema, Fireboy DML and Amaarae let you know the project is fire.

    Blaqbonez Has No Interest In Being A Fool For Love
    Music
    25 May 2021

    Blaqbonez Has No Interest In Being A Fool For Love

    We talk to the self-professed 'Best Rapper In Africa' about wanting Sex Over Love as his debut album so loudly proclaims!

    Interview: Ice Prince Is On a New Sonic Journey
    Music
    18 March 2021

    Interview: Ice Prince Is On a New Sonic Journey

    The Nigerian rap star lets us into his world, taking us back to his debut hit song "Oleku," the inspiration behind his new single "Kolo," and he reveals some info about his upcoming studio album, Fire and Ice.

    Interview: 'Carpe Diem' Is Olamide's New Way of Life
    Music
    28 October 2020

    Interview: 'Carpe Diem' Is Olamide's New Way of Life

    Olamide communicates his current mood of living on his own terms, gives us his thoughts on #EndSARS, and tells us about fulfilling his singing desires while introducing the current sound brewing underground in Nigeria.

    ​Olamide Carpe Diem album cover.
    Music
    09 October 2020

    Olamide Rounds Up An All-Star Cast For His New Album, ‘Carpe Diem’

    The Nigerian star is back with his first album since aligning his YBNL Nation with US-based EMPIRE.

    Blaqbonez Is Back to Make Us Blush With New Track 'BBC'
    Music
    09 October 2020

    Blaqbonez Is Back to Make Us Blush With New Track 'BBC'

    The Chocolate City rapper leaves little left to imagine with his second release of the year.

    Interview: Reminisce Is the Nigerian Rap OG Laying the Blueprint For Every Local Rapper
    Music
    08 October 2020

    Interview: Reminisce Is the Nigerian Rap OG Laying the Blueprint For Every Local Rapper

    Following the release of his fifth project, Vibes & Insha Allah, we talk to the Nigerian rap veteran about 'Street Music,' inspiring another generation, and launching an acting career.

    Interview: Blaqbonez Is Turning the Viral Potential of Social Media Into Chart Success
    Music
    18 June 2020

    Interview: Blaqbonez Is Turning the Viral Potential of Social Media Into Chart Success

    The dynamic Nigerian rapper speaks to us about "Haba," his use of social media to market his music and his upcoming EP.

    Nigerian rapper Dagrin
    Music
    22 April 2020

    An Open Letter to DaGrin

    On the tenth anniversary of his passing, this open letter to DaGrin reflects on the late artist's impact on a new generation of Nigerian rappers and fans, wondering what heights he may have reached.

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